Editor's letter:Creative action Property deals, licencing and IP collaborations are opening up new opportunities across the sector and demanding our attention, says Liz Terry
HCM People:Harry Jameson and Oli Patrick The co-founders of PT consultancy and training company, Future Practice, see an opportunity for fitness professionals to become stress management experts
HCM People:Vishal Amin and Alex Pellew The CEO and chief experience officer of Until explain their plans to develop the first chain of members' clubs with workspace for fitness professionals
HCM News: This month’s key news stories, including: Les Mills Boutique launches, the latest numbers from The Leisure Database Company and Xponential’s ‘club-in-club’ deal with LA Fitness
Sponsored:Technogym Biocircuit Technogym’s Biocircuit offers a range of time-controlled
and time-free circuits using the Biostrength line, with its
Biodrive AI technology, delivering customised workouts
Research:New insights A US study by ClubIntel for IHRSA and ABC Software highlights opportunities for operators to grow their businesses by engaging with key consumer groups
New opening:Smart club: B-fit Armah Sports has opened the first of the B_fit chain of health clubs. Utilising AI, VR and the Internet of Things, it’s the first club in the world
to be Amazon Alexa-enabled
Debate:Fast food tie-ups Are collaborations with fast food brands, such as McDonald's, a smart marketing opportunity for operators and sector businesses, or are they a risk to reputation? Industry thought leaders give their views View on turning pages View online